How much do tilers earn?
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As a tiler, you might be wondering about the earning potential of starting your own tiling business.
Or perhaps you already run a tiling firm and want to know the industry pay grades to help with upcoming hires.
So how much do tilers earn on average? Let’s get into it.
How much does a tiler make a year?
| Level | Per hour | Per day | Per year | Estimated business costs* | Approximate take home pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | £6.30 | £50.40 | £11,062.80 | £0.00 | £10,714.94 |
| Newly qualified | £13.54 | £108.32 | £23,776.24 | £0.00 | £19,241.25 |
| Employed | £18.19 | £145.52 | £37,835.20 | £0.00 | £29,221.62 |
| Sole trader | £40.00 | £320.00 | £59,001.60 | £7,375.20 | £40,000.41* |
| Business owner (Ltd company) | £48.27 | £386.16 | £71,200.18 | £12,460.03 | £46,150.13* |
| *includes estimated business expenses such as vehicle, fuel, tools and insurance. You should always consult an accountant. | |||||
The annual salary of a tiler typically starts at £11,062.80 per year for an apprentice increasing up to £71,200.18 per year for the owner of a tiling company (trading as a Ltd company).
But how much do tilers make as they progress up the ranks?
Newly qualified tilers can earn in the region of £23,776.24 per year, with the scope to increase up to £37,835.20 per year with more experience.
Bear in mind, how much a tiler earns in a year will be affected by a number of factors, including:
- Experience
- Skills, qualifications, and areas of speciality
- The type of work being undertaken
- Location
What’s the average day rate for a tiler (UK)?
With the scope of the work of a tiler being quite broad, from a small residential project to a vast commercial contract, you might be keen to know the day rate for a tiler in the UK.
The average wage for a tiler in the UK ranges from £50.40 per day for an apprentice to £320.00 per day for a sole trader.
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The hourly rate you’re able to charge as a tiler will depend on your level of experience, the scope of the work, and your location.
So how much does a tiler make per hour?
- Apprentice – £6.30 per hour
- Newly qualified – £13.54 per hour
- Employed – £18.19 per hour
- Sole trader – £40.00 per hour
- Business owner (Ltd company) – £48.27 per hour
How much does a self-employed tiler earn?
Thinking of running your own business as a tiler?
You’ll be keen to know how much a tiler can earn when self-employed.
As a sole trader, you could earn around £59,001.60 per year (before tax).
Of course, when self-employed, you will have to cover your own business costs. We’ve estimated these to be around £7,375.20 per year, resulting in take-home pay of approximately £40,000.41* per year.
| Level | Per hour | Per day | Per year | Estimated business costs* | Approximate take home pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | £6.30 | £50.40 | £11,062.80 | £0.00 | £10,714.94 |
| Newly qualified | £13.54 | £108.32 | £23,776.24 | £0.00 | £19,241.25 |
| Employed | £18.19 | £145.52 | £37,835.20 | £0.00 | £29,221.62 |
| Sole trader | £40.00 | £320.00 | £59,001.60 | £7,375.20 | £40,000.41* |
| Business owner (Ltd company) | £48.27 | £386.16 | £71,200.18 | £12,460.03 | £46,150.13* |
| *includes estimated business expenses such as vehicle, fuel, tools and insurance. You should always consult an accountant. | |||||
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FAQs
How much can tilers earn in the UK?
A tiler can earn between £11,062.80 per year as an apprentice and £71,200.18 per year as the owner of a limited company.
Do tilers get good money?
Tilers do get good money, with the potential to earn nearly £60,000 per year as a self-employed tiler. This will depend on experience, skill set, and work location.
Is tiling a good career in the UK?
Tiling a a good career offering the chance to be creative, control your own working hours if self-employed, and work on a range of different projects from small residential renovations to vast commercial projects.
How much does a tiler earn per day in the UK?
A tiler can earn between £50.40 per day as an apprentice up to £386.16 per day as the owner of a limited company.
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**Checkatrade brand tracking survey April 2021
***Claims are sourced from a survey conducted by Deep Blue Thinking on a nationally representative UK sample in November 2021.
****Year runs from April 21’ to March 22’. Saving calculation based on average spend across 12,505 members in 2020/2021/2022. Discounts differ depending on the partner. Products range from low value items to high value items. Some exclusions will apply on products.
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